Operation Inasmuch

Regrettably,  it has been a little while since I last blogged , but worry not. :) Pretty Feet has still been on my mind and God has been continuously leading me to projects that need to be done. Since my last post, I decided to go back to work on a part time basis, so time for blogging has slipped my mind. However, the conviction to being open to spreading God's love during my daily routine has not. God has been so good and has chosen me as his vessel on many occasions to bless others. He daily reminds me to just be open and listen in a busy, hectic life.

I will give you a couple examples of how God has been moving recently in my life. In my last post, I talked about how our church was going to participate in Operation Inasmuch, a day long mission blitz to impact our community. This was a great opportunity  to reach out to others in a variety of creative ways. I was blessed to be able to lead a small group of people to two nursing homes that afternoon. One in which was for people who were either homeless or severely mentally handicapped.


I believe God really used our group that afternoon and we hope to be able to go back in the near future. It was pure joy to be able to sing, pray, and deliver goodies to people who desperately desired companionship. To be able to observe the residents worship was a true blessing. I can most definitely say that some of the testimonies they shared about how Jesus has changed their lives made a definite impact on mine.

On another occasion, I was moved by the strength and courage of a mother I saw in the Dollar Store one evening. She had her head wrapped with a bandana from what appeared to be from treatment of cancer. Although it was apparent she was very sick, she continued to love and encourage her children throughout her shopping experience. I was moved. God laid it upon my heart to purchase a rose from the front of the store and offer encouragement and prayer to this young woman.

Although it was in my nature to have the cashier hand it to her as she purchased her items, God was telling me otherwise. He wanted me to approach her and let her know personally that she wasn't alone and trust in a God who heals! I could tell she was very appreciative and encouraged in how the Lord put it upon my heart to share His love for her! How great it is to be God's hands and feet!

I was also very encouraged by the story of my mother who shared with me how God convicted her to do a project last week. As she was purchasing a cheeseburger at McDonald's, a young mother of 5 shared with her a little bit about her life, but joyfully served my mother despite the current hardships in her life. My mother was so moved in her ability to happily give 100% to her job that she called the cooperate office to brag about what a great employee she was. They said that they would respond to her call and let the manager know about her excellent customer service.

This may seem like a small deed, but you never know how that could impact her life or possibly lead to a promotion. I strongly feel that we not live our lives like zombies, walking aimlessly, and selfishly devouring everything in our paths. We need to be conscience of our surroundings and take time to listen to how God wants to use us each minute of every day. So Christian, please stop. Listen. Let God use you today!